Cabinet Print

J MacKenzie

The Royal Scots, Glencorse

The Royal Scots, Glencorse

The Photographer

J MacKenzie appears to have been based with the Royal Scots at Glencorse Barracks, about ten miles south of Edinburgh and two miles north of Penicuik in Midlothian.

The Barracks

Glencorse Barracks were first used in 1803 to hold prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars in 1803.  Most of the barracks have now been rebuilt but the old Guardroom still survives as a clock tower.

Glencorse Barracks are now the HQ of the Army Training Regiment

Question

What medal is being worn by this soldier?

Answer

Thank you to John Duncan, Newtongrange, Midlothian, for providing the following answer.

John wrote:

"I think it is a Volunteer Service Medal, which has a dark green ribbon."

John Duncan, Newtongrange, Midlothian, Scotland: October 2006

Groups  -  in Military Uniform